Reclaiming the wilderness

After almost 3 weeks away, I had quite a lawn to mow. I didn't get it done on Sunday (too tired after my trip), but after I realized that the backyard was getting colonized*, I made the effort after work yesterday.

*The photo I took didn't come out, but I woke to find a raccoon nonchalantly strolling across the yard. When I rapped on the window, he (she?) ambled up to look into the window at me. Totally unfazed.